Domestic Birds
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Understanding Breeds of Chickens
Chickens are kept for a variety of reasons; egg production, meat, pest control, even for ornamentation and show. Knowing the breeds will help decide the purpose.
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Guinea Fowl
The guinea can be raised as a means of insect control or as a food source. Farmers can also benefit from the birds' talent for defending territory from other pests.
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What to Feed Chickens for Egg Laying
What you feed your chickens will determine the quality and quantity of fresh eggs provided by your flock.
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Basics of Fresh Egg Management
If you are collecting eggs from your own chickens you should familiarize yourself with the management and care of fresh eggs as well as how to determine their quality.
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Raising Chickens in the City
Raising chickens in the city is easy, fun and potentially profitable. Take a look at these ideas for best chicken breeds, chicken hatcheries and chicken coops.
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How to Care for Muscovy Ducks
An easy to follow care guide geared towards the potential Muscovy duck owner and possible homesteader.
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How to Setup a Backyard Chicken Coop
Setting up a chicken coop in an urban setting may seem like a daunting task, but some easy measures can bring the barnyard to the backyard in no time.
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Myths About Keeping Chickens
With more people keeping chickens at home there are many stories about the problems with doing this. But these 'facts' are often 'myths', as you will find below.
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Backyard Chickens in Vancouver
With food security becoming an increasingly prevalent concern for many socially engaged Vancouverites, city council is taking steps to make hens a household staple.
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Bantam Chicken Basics
Bantams are chickens, but some chickens called bantams have been 'down-sized' from regular breeds. Which are the true bantams?
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Livestock Easy Chicken Care
A few simple pointers on keeping, feeding, and housing chickens successfully.
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How to Care for African Gray Parrots
African Grays are bright, lovably, cheeky, pets. They make wonderful companions and are very entertaining. However, it is crucial that they receive the right care.
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Basics on Buying and Caring for Baby Chicks
Spring brings reminders of new beginnings; new babies in the barn, and new chicks in the brooder house.
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All About Homing Pigeons
Pigeons have a natural ability to return to their birth place. Homing pigeons have been specially bred to enhance this ability for use as messengers.
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Roosters and Hens – All About Domestic Chickens
Chickens are the world's most common domestic bird, outnumbering humans four to one, but how much do most people really know about them?
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Der Zahir – Roman von Paulo Coelho
In seinem Roman rüttelt Paulo Coelho an einer eingeschlafenen Beziehung die Liebe wieder wach, während der Zahir das Steuer in der Hand hält.
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